FX TD
Scanline VFX
Montreal, QCThis was removed by the employer on 2/2/2021 9:45:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
ROLE
Reporting to the FX leadership, the Effects TD receives creative direction to create high-caliber dynamic and riveting visual 3D FX as well as custom pipeline tools. This role requires trouble shooting skills to be able to solve technical and artistic issues and the ability to develop and integrate pipeline tools.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and produce a wide variety of realistic visual effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, water and the supernatural
• Work under the guidance of multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy, often exploring different approaches and looks
• Work with the FX Leads to produce various elements using presets and templates, and to expand and improve upon these templates
• Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
• Coordinate with the Lighting Dept. to ensure smooth integration of FX elements
• Work within the established pipeline and offer constructive suggestions to improve the process
• Help develop and explore new ways to enhance results
• Help teammates debug issues and learn new methods
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years live action VFX experience building, debugging, and supporting complex effects setups
• 5 years experience in scripted tools development
• Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
• Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.)
• Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and assorted natural phenomena at different scales
• Exceptional technical skills, the ability to learn new software quickly, and a hunger to stay on the leading edge
• Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods and share knowledge with others
• Ability to independently and proactively solve technical issues
• Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive in the face of deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and an open mind
• Team player able to work in a cooperative, fast-paced environment
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
• 3DS Max
• Houdini
• Flowline
• C
• Python
• Maxscript
• Hscript
• Thinking Particles
• FumeFX
• Krakatoa
• Realflow
• VEX
BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.